Louis Moinet

Memoris

2013

An openworked chronograph collection celebrating Louis Moinet's invention of the chronograph mechanism.

Category: Chronograph
Designers: Jean-Marie Schaller
Case materials: Rose gold, titanium, stainless steel
Sizes: 43.6mm
Dial: Openworked, column-wheel visible
Crystal: Sapphire
Strap / bracelet: Alligator leather
Movements: LM54
Movement type: Manual-winding
Power reserve: 48 hours
Water resistance: 30m
Complications: Monopusher chronograph
Key references: Memoris 218, Memoris Meteorite
Price band: $40,000-$70,000

The house

Louis Moinet

Named for the inventor of the chronograph, Louis Moinet, the brand is known for theatrical designs incorporating rare materials like meteorite and fossils.

Founded: 2004 (heritage from Louis Moinet, 1768-1853)
Founder: Jean-Marie Schaller
Headquarters: Saint-Blaise, Switzerland
Signature materials: Meteorite, dinosaur bone, titanium, exotic materials
Signature movements: In-house LM calibres and modified base movements
Notable designers: Jean-Marie Schaller

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